https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/eu-grants/ European startup grants, Horizon Europe calls, EIT programmes, Eurostars-style funding, and EU-wide opportunities for founders. en Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/eu-grants/?opportunity=meet-the-portugal-startup-ecosystem#meet-the-portugal-startup-ecosystem https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/eu-grants/?opportunity=meet-the-portugal-startup-ecosystem#meet-the-portugal-startup-ecosystem Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Deadline or key date: 16 Jul 2026, 10:30-11:30 Europe/Lisbon Founder Institute Portugal’s in-person event combines founder insights from Joana Pinto and Nuno Fernandes, Founder Institute Portugal 2026 Demo Day pitches, and a networking session. The page highlights practical resources for launching and growing a startup, including local support organisations, mentor access, industry resources, and early-stage funding sources. Best fit: Aspiring and early-stage founders in Portugal who want a lightweight in-person entry point into the local startup ecosystem, founder lessons, mentor discovery, and networking with founders, mentors, investors, and ecosystem builders. Requirements: Register through the Founder Institute event page. The event is scheduled for 16 Jul 2026, 10:30-11:30 Europe/Lisbon, at Sítio Fintech House, Av. Duque de Loulé 12, Lisbon. The page describes an in-person networking event and includes a registration form. https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/eu-grants/?opportunity=european-defence-fund-2026-sme-calls#european-defence-fund-2026-sme-calls https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/eu-grants/?opportunity=european-defence-fund-2026-sme-calls#european-defence-fund-2026-sme-calls Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Deadline or key date: Apply by 29 Sep 2026, 17:00 Brussels time The EDF 2026 work programme allocates about €1B to collaborative defence R&D, including dedicated EUDIS non-thematic SME calls. SME-led research actions can fund projects up to €4M and SME development actions up to €6M, with business coaching support to help move R&D results toward defence products and market entry. Best fit: European SMEs, startups, and research organisations building defence or dual-use technologies, especially teams with AI, cyber, quantum, energy, surveillance, digital, hardware, advanced materials, or other deep tech that can be adapted to defence applications. Requirements: Applications close 29 Sep 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. EDF projects generally require cross-border consortia from EU Member States or Norway; the SME research call requires an SME coordinator, at least TRL 4, disruptive defence impact, and limits research organisations to 40% of the requested grant budget. https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/eu-grants/?opportunity=path-bootcamp-2026#path-bootcamp-2026 https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/eu-grants/?opportunity=path-bootcamp-2026#path-bootcamp-2026 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Deadline or key date: Apply by 14 Aug 2026 Structured 13-week training programme with practical tools and strategic guidance for regulatory compliance and market access in Europe. Previous editions have supported 100+ participants from 50 companies, including companies that later attracted more than €4M in investment. Best fit: Medical device, in vitro diagnostic, and digital health startups, professionals, organizations, and stakeholders who need practical regulatory strategy, health technology assessment, reimbursement, or European market-access guidance. Requirements: Applications are open until 14 Aug 2026 and places are limited. Participants should be working on or supporting medical device, IVD, digital health, regulatory affairs, technology assessment, or market-access strategies in Europe. https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/eu-grants/?opportunity=women-techeu-2026-2028#women-techeu-2026-2028 https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/eu-grants/?opportunity=women-techeu-2026-2028#women-techeu-2026-2028 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Deadline or key date: next cut-off 14 Jul 2026 €75,000 equity-free grant funding plus personalised business development support, mentoring, training, expert guidance, matchmaking, networking, and help bridging toward other EIC funding and support schemes. Best fit: Women-founded or women-co-founded early-stage deep tech startups in EU Member States or eligible Horizon Europe Pillar III Associated Countries, especially teams preparing to move from validated technology toward market readiness. Requirements: Woman founder or co-founder in a top management role such as CEO or CTO, with at least 25% of company shares at submission. Company must be a commercial SME registered for at least six months and no more than five years, be before high-fidelity MVP stage (TRL4-TRL6), have raised less than €1M in equity, and must not have already benefitted from Women TechEU or EIC Accelerator. The eligibility strand has weekly Tuesday cut-offs at 17:00 Brussels time until 13 Jul 2027; the next near-term cut-off is 14 Jul 2026. https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/eu-grants/?opportunity=european-entrepreneurship-academy#european-entrepreneurship-academy https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/eu-grants/?opportunity=european-entrepreneurship-academy#european-entrepreneurship-academy Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Access to online training, workshops, webinars, MOOCs, community features, mentor and investor marketplace, funding and visibility resources, and learning paths for business growth. Best fit: Entrepreneurs from startup to scale-up who want a structured European hub for training, networking, mentorship, funding visibility, and market-expansion resources. Requirements: Register on the European Entrepreneurship Academy platform. Best suited to founders willing to use self-serve training and ecosystem resources rather than applying to a fixed cohort programme.